Job Title: District Advocacy Officer
Organisation: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About US:
Reproductive
Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood
Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact
and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information
and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue
specific advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood
Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact
and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information
and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue
specific advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Job Summary: The District Advocacy Officer will be charged with
the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the “Environment” project
activities at local and district level. The incumbent will work closely with the
Project Coordinator to engage in advocacy activities with district allies in
health and environment services.
the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the “Environment” project
activities at local and district level. The incumbent will work closely with the
Project Coordinator to engage in advocacy activities with district allies in
health and environment services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Community Mobilization:
- Establishes groups of community advocates for
health and environment services - Actively facilitates communities to analyse
and generate consensus on issues that require action. - Works with community advocates to schedule
and engage them in district advocacy activities - Engages with local leaders for the support of
the community advocates - Facilitates social mobilization activities
for advocating for health and environment services in district communities
including supporting and facilitating the smooth running of community groups.
2. Coalition building at
district level
district level
- The jobholder establishes alliances, networks
and movements with individuals and organizations influencing health
services provision and environment preservation in the districts - Uses project data and community voices to
advocate for vulnerable target groups with poor information and services
for health and environment preservation in the project districts. - Establishes good rapport with duty bearers at
district level through regular communication.
3. Capacity Building:
- Selects, trains and coaches community advocates
(volunteers) for health services and environment preservation - Develops the capacity of project actors at
community and district levels to obtain, analyze and use information, and
advocate for health services and environment preservation - Offers support to target groups to mobilize
other community members to increase their demand for health services - Offer technical assistance to district stakeholders
in the area of health services and environment preservation where
necessary
4. Monitoring &
Evaluation and Reporting:
Evaluation and Reporting:
- Works with the Project Coordinator to
establish appropriate systems to manage program and financial records. - Provides necessary data to the coalition partners
under the agreement of the Project Coordinator. - Identify and document case studies, success
stories, and lessons learnt in a systematic manner - Ensure timely, quality and comprehensive
reporting adhering to organizational and donor requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the District Advocacy
Officer career opportunity should hold a University degree in fields
related to, population, public health or behavioural sciences (preferred) - A minimum of three years’ experience
implementing projects related to research, advocacy and community
empowerment is required. - Strong knowledge and skills in dealing with
local authorities and communities, ethical rules of confidentialities,
wide knowledge and practical skill in communicating Health issues is a
must. - Demonstrable advocacy and mobilisation skills
and ability to write clear and concise reports
How to Apply:
All
candidates are encouraged to either post or hand-deliver a letter of
application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed
Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses
(e-mail) of three referees (including day time telephone numbers) to: The
Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746 Kampala Or
hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite
Uganda Museum)
candidates are encouraged to either post or hand-deliver a letter of
application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed
Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses
(e-mail) of three referees (including day time telephone numbers) to: The
Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda, P.O. Box 10746 Kampala Or
hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego Road, Kamwokya (Opposite
Uganda Museum)
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Female
applicants are encouraged to apply
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Female
applicants are encouraged to apply
Deadline: 15th April 2016
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